Device Discovery Guidance for Inter-Network Connection Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulties in discovering gateway or bridge-type devices in household networks, as they need to manually press physical keys, which is inconvenient and not well-known, leading to unsuccessful device discovery.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that guide users through the device discovery process by sending prompt information to trigger inter-network connection devices using the UPnP protocol, obtaining their addresses, and providing authorization information to obtain a local device list.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users manually press physical keys on gateway or bridge-type devices to trigger discovery, then device discovery can be achieved, but the operation is inconvenient and complex for ordinary users
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs device discovery automatically without requiring users to manually press physical keys on gateway or bridge-type devices. The terminal device autonomously searches for inter-network connection devices and triggers their discovery processes, making the system self-serving and eliminating complex manual operations from users.
Solution Approach 2:
The terminal device acts as an intermediary between the user and the gateway/bridge-type devices. Instead of users directly interacting with physical keys on network devices, the terminal device mediates the discovery process by sending search requests and receiving responses, simplifying the user experience.
2Ease of operation
If the device discovery process requires users to know specific physical key locations and sequences, then device discovery can be triggered, but users cannot smoothly discover devices without reading instructions
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides real-time feedback to users during the device discovery process. When the terminal device searches for inter-network connection devices, it receives response information and can guide users through the process dynamically, ensuring users understand what is happening without needing to read manual instructions beforehand.
Solution Approach 2:
The terminal device performs preliminary search actions to identify inter-network connection devices before requiring user input. By pre-searching and obtaining response information, the system can prepare guidance information in advance, making the discovery process smoother and more informative for users.
3Productivity
If the system searches for inter-network connection devices during the discovery process, then device discovery can be enhanced, but the discovery process becomes more complex with additional search and authorization steps
Solution Approach 1:
The device discovery process is segmented into distinct phases: searching for inter-network connection devices, receiving response information, triggering discovery processes, and obtaining authorization information. This segmentation allows the system to manage complexity through structured steps while improving overall efficiency by processing information in organized sequences.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides a device discovering method and apparatus, a device and a computer storage medium, wherein the method comprises: receiving a user instruction instructing to discover devices; if it is found from search that an inter-network connection device exists in a local network and a current device-discovering process has not yet ended, sending first prompt information which includes a manner of guiding the user to trigger the inter-network connection device to be discovered. The manners provided by the present disclosure can guide the manner of triggering the inter-network connection device to be discovered during the device-discovering process, so that the user can conveniently and simply and smoothly trigger the inter-network connection device to be discovered according to the prompt information.