Direct-Communication Device Connection With Terminal-Role Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face complexity in establishing direct communication connections between electronic devices due to the difficulty in identifying the correct management terminal device within a direct connection group, leading to incorrect device information acquisition and failed connection attempts.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for electronic devices to display illustrative information containing device information of a second electronic device, allowing a third device to establish a direct communication connection based on the displayed information, even if the first device cannot establish a connection, by determining network device attributes and using encoded or marked information to differentiate between client and management terminals.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users obtain device information from any electronic device in the direct connection group, then device information can be acquired, but users may mistakenly obtain information from a client terminal instead of the management terminal, leading to connection failure
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an illustrative information display as an intermediary between the first electronic device and the third electronic device. This display shows encoded device information (such as QR codes) that the third device can scan to obtain correct management terminal information, eliminating the need for users to manually identify which device is the management terminal.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses encoded copies of device information (such as QR codes containing device identifiers and connection parameters) that can be scanned and decoded by the third electronic device. This copying mechanism allows accurate transmission of management terminal information without requiring users to understand device roles.
2Reliability
If users manually identify the management terminal device in the direct connection group, then correct device information can be obtained, but the operation complexity increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The illustrative information display acts as a mediator that automatically presents the correct management terminal device information to users. Instead of requiring users to manually identify and distinguish between management and client terminals, the system automatically displays encoded information that guides the connection process.
Solution Approach 2:
The first electronic device automatically determines whether it is the management terminal and self-services by displaying appropriate illustrative information. This eliminates the need for users to perform complex identification tasks, as the system itself manages the information presentation based on its role in the direct connection group.
3Productivity
If the first electronic device displays its own device information, then the third device can establish connection with the first device, but the third device cannot join the direct connection group if the first device is a client terminal
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic behavior where the first electronic device adapts its information display based on its role in the direct connection group. When the first device is a client terminal, it dynamically displays illustrative information containing the management terminal's encoded device information, enabling the third device to connect to the correct device and join the group.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the parameter of displayed information based on the first device's role. Instead of always displaying its own device information, the first device changes the displayed information to include encoded management terminal information when it is a client terminal, ensuring the third device can establish connections that enable group joining.
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AI summary
The present disclosure provides a device connection method, an electronic device, and a computer program product applied to a first electronic device. An example device connection method includes obtaining a first command, where the first command is used to request display of first device information required to establish a direct communication connection with the first electronic device; and determining that network device attributes of the first electronic device satisfy a target prerequisite, and displaying illustrative information containing second device information of a second electronic device, so that a third electronic device establishes a direct communication connection with the second electronic device based on the second device information, where the network device satisfying the target prerequisite indicates that the first electronic device has established a direct communication connection with the second electronic device.