Electronic Device Multi-Point Pairing Automation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing multi-point pairing technologies require significant user intervention, such as searching and selecting primary devices, which hampers convenience during the pairing process.

Innovation Solution

An electronic device with a processor that automatically identifies events for pairing with secondary devices, releases pairing with primary devices, sets up roles based on MAC addresses or user input, and transmits information to ensure seamless multi-point pairing without user intervention.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If existing Bluetooth device disconnects pairing with source device and attempts pairing with new device, then multi-point pairing capability is achieved, but user intervention is required to select primary device which reduces convenience

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemulti-point pairing capabilityVSAvoiduser convenience

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The electronic device automatically determines its own role (primary or secondary) based on MAC address comparison without requiring user intervention. The device autonomously manages the pairing process by automatically pairing with the source device after being paired with the new external device, eliminating the need for users to manually select primary devices.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system pre-establishes the pairing relationship between the electronic device and the source device before the user needs to use it. When a new external device is paired, the electronic device automatically sets up the primary-secondary relationship in advance, so that when content is transmitted, the pairing is already established and ready.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Extent of automation

If automatic role setup based on MAC address is implemented, then user intervention is minimized, but device complexity increases due to additional processing logic

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveautomatic role setupVSAvoidprocessing logic complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Extent of automationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system uses MAC address as a deterministic parameter to automatically determine device roles. By comparing MAC addresses of the electronic device with those of external devices, the system objectively assigns primary or secondary roles without complex decision-making logic or user input requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If manual selection of primary device is required, then pairing control is precise, but pairing time increases due to user search and selection process

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepairing control precisionVSAvoidpairing time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The manual mechanical process of users searching for and selecting primary devices is replaced with an automated electronic comparison system. The processor automatically compares MAC addresses and determines pairing relationships without human intervention, significantly reducing the time required for pairing while maintaining reliable control.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS12120757B2Electronic device and control method therefor

Publication Date: 2024.10.15 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

AI summary

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device identifies, in a state paired with a first external device providing content data, an occurrence of event for pairing with a second external device; releases the pairing with the first external device and performs the pairing with the second external device; sets up the electronic device as a primary device for pairing with the first external device; transmits information about the primary device to the first external device to perform the pairing with the first external device; and based on the content data received form the first external device, outputs content and transmits the content data to the second external device.