Electronic Device Function Control via Orientation Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing electronic devices lack a flexible method to control functions based on their orientation and display state, leading to inefficient use and user experience.

Innovation Solution

A control method that acquires a form parameter of an electronic device, determines if it meets a preset condition, and generates a control instruction to manage the display state, enabling or disabling functions such as input or Bluetooth connectivity based on the device's orientation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the display is always kept on to provide easy viewing, then the user convenience is improved, but the power consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser convenienceVSAvoidpower consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The display dynamically switches between on and off states based on detected user interaction. When the device is shaken or tilted, the display transitions from off to on state, providing content without requiring continuous power consumption. This dynamic state change resolves the contradiction by making the display operational only when needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Use of energy by moving object

If the display is turned off to save power, then the power consumption is reduced, but the user convenience deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower consumptionVSAvoiduser convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary detection of user actions (shaking, tilting) before activating the display. The accelerometer continuously monitors device motion, and when specific patterns are detected, the display is automatically turned on. This preliminary detection mechanism ensures the display is ready when the user needs it, without requiring manual intervention.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Adaptability or versatility

If the electronic device provides multiple functions (input, Bluetooth) simultaneously, then the versatility is improved, but the operational control complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovefunctionalityVSAvoidoperational control
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The electronic device automatically controls the activation and deactivation of multiple functions (display, input, Bluetooth) based on detected user actions. When the device is shaken or tilted, the system self-service activates all necessary functions without requiring manual user control. This eliminates the need for users to manually manage multiple function switches while maintaining full versatility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS10664091B2Electronic device condition control
Publication Date: 2020.05.26 LENOVO (BEIJING) LTD
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AI summary

One embodiment provides a method, including: acquiring a first form parameter of at least one electronic device; determining whether the first form parameter meets a first preset condition; determining whether a display of the at least one electronic device is in a first state; generating a control instruction when the first form parameter meets the first preset condition and the display is in the first state; and executing the control instruction. Other aspects are described and claimed.