Desktop Control Interface for Multi-Device Access Without Separate Apps
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing device control methods require installing multiple apps on personal mobile devices to control different devices, occupying memory resources and involving cumbersome manual app searches.
Innovation Solution
A method where a first device connects to a second device and displays a control interface with desktop components for controlling the second device without needing separate apps, optimizing memory usage and reducing operation steps.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple apps are installed to control different devices, then device control functionality is improved, but memory resources are occupied and operation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal control interface that can control multiple types of devices (television, speaker, printer, etc.) through a single integrated system. The control interface dynamically adapts to different device types and establishes corresponding control relationships without requiring separate applications for each device, thereby achieving multi-functionality while reducing resource consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the core control functionality from multiple separate applications and consolidates it into a single control interface. By separating the universal control mechanism from device-specific applications, the system eliminates the need to install and manage multiple apps while preserving the ability to control various devices.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple apps are installed to control different devices, then device control functionality is improved, but operation steps increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-establishes control relationships between the control interface and various devices before actual control operations are needed. When a user needs to control a device, the corresponding control interface and control relationship are already in place, eliminating the need to search for and launch appropriate applications. This preliminary setup significantly reduces operation steps and time consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges multiple device control functions into a single integrated control interface. Instead of requiring users to switch between different applications for different devices, the unified interface consolidates all control functionalities, allowing users to manage multiple devices through one consistent interaction point.
3Ease of operation
If a single control interface is used for multiple devices, then operation convenience is improved, but control precision for specific devices may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The control interface is designed to be dynamic rather than static. It automatically adapts its behavior, displayed controls, and interaction modes based on the currently connected device type. When a different device is detected, the interface dynamically reconfigures to provide device-specific control options while maintaining the same unified access point, thus preserving control precision for each device type.
Solution Approach 2:
While maintaining a unified control interface, the system applies local quality by customizing the control options and parameters displayed based on the specific device type. Each device receives tailored control capabilities appropriate to its functionality, ensuring that control precision is maintained for each device type while the user interacts through a single consistent interface.
Data Source
AI summary
A device control method and an electronic device are provided. A first device is connected to a second device. A first interface is displayed on a display of the first device, where the first interface includes at least one desktop component, and the at least one desktop component is used to control a function of the second device. In this manner, convenience of device control can be improved.