Electronic System Distance-Based Priority Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing techniques for allowing external electronic apparatuses to perform functions under mobile terminal control do not effectively manage multiple instruction signals from multiple mobile terminals, leading to unclear priority and potential interference in executing functions like scanning or copying.
Innovation Solution
An electronic system where a mobile terminal transmits instruction signals to an electronic apparatus, with a control unit that includes a processor for distance detection and operation control, prioritizing the nearest mobile terminal's signal when multiple terminals are within a predetermined distance, ensuring proper function execution without interference.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple mobile terminals transmit instruction signals to the electronic apparatus simultaneously, then the electronic apparatus can serve multiple users, but it becomes unclear which terminal should execute the function first leading to potential interference
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses distance as a parameter to determine execution priority. The electronic apparatus measures the distance from each mobile terminal and assigns priority based on this parameter value, with nearer terminals receiving higher priority. This resolves the contradiction by providing a clear, objective criterion for priority determination while maintaining the ability to serve multiple terminals.
2Ease of operation
If the electronic apparatus accepts instruction signals from multiple mobile terminals without priority management, then it increases operational flexibility, but it causes interference and uncertainty in function execution
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces distance measurement as a controlling parameter that automatically determines execution priority. This maintains operational flexibility by accepting signals from multiple terminals while ensuring execution certainty through clear priority rules based on the distance parameter, thus resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and reliability.
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AI summary
An electronic system includes an electronic apparatus and a mobile terminal that transmits instruction signals to the electronic apparatus to allow the electronic apparatus to perform a plurality of various functions. When a plurality of the mobile terminals exist within a predetermined distance and transmit the respective instruction signals for allowing the electronic apparatus to perform the same function, an operation control section of the electronic apparatus performs the function indicated by the instruction signal transmitted from, of the plurality of the mobile terminals, the mobile terminal located nearest to the electronic apparatus.