Dynamic Pin Assignment for Mobile Peripheral Connectivity

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing mobile communication terminals are limited in connecting peripheral devices with different pin assignments, leading to resource wastage as once-defined pin assignments cannot be changed, restricting compatibility with various devices.

Innovation Solution

A system comprising a connecting part, a storing part, and a controlling part that allows for dynamic pin assignment setup based on stored connection profiles, enabling connections between various mobile communication terminals and peripheral devices through user input or pre-defined settings.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If pin assignments are fixed for a mobile communication terminal, then connection reliability with that specific terminal is improved, but adaptability to connect with peripheral devices having different pin assignments deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection reliabilityVSAvoidadaptability to different peripheral devices
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic pin assignment configuration by allowing the mobile communication terminal to store multiple connection profiles corresponding to different peripheral devices. The system can switch between different pin assignment sets based on the detected peripheral device type, transforming the previously static pin assignment into a dynamic, adaptable configuration that maintains connection reliability while improving versatility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the pin assignment parameters dynamically by storing different pin configuration data in memory. When a peripheral device is detected, the system retrieves the appropriate pin assignment parameters from the stored profiles and applies them to establish the connection, thereby adapting to different device requirements without hardware changes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If pin assignments are customized for each peripheral device, then adaptability to different devices is improved, but device complexity increases due to multiple connection profiles and configuration modes

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecompatibility with various peripheral devicesVSAvoidconnection configuration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service by enabling the mobile communication terminal to automatically detect the type of peripheral device connected and autonomously select the appropriate connection profile without user intervention. The system automatically retrieves and applies the correct pin assignments based on device detection, reducing the need for manual configuration while maintaining high adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-storing multiple connection profiles in memory before actual connection occurs. Each profile contains pre-configured pin assignment data for specific peripheral device types, so when a device is connected, the system can immediately retrieve and apply the appropriate configuration without requiring real-time complex calculations or user setup.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Ease of operation

If automatic connection profile selection is implemented, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases due to additional control logic for profile detection and selection

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of connection setupVSAvoidcontrol logic complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback by incorporating a detection mechanism that senses the type of peripheral device connected to the mobile communication terminal. Based on this feedback information, the system automatically selects and switches to the corresponding connection profile, creating a closed-loop control system that simplifies operation while managing complexity through intelligent decision-making.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS7426402B2System and method for connecting peripheral devices with mobile communication terminal
Publication Date: 2008.09.16 PANTECH & CURITEL COMM INC
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AI summary

Disclosed is a system for connecting peripheral devices with a mobile communication terminal that can implement connections between various mobile communication terminals and peripheral devices. The system according to the present invention has a connecting part for connecting the peripheral device to a mobile communication terminal or computer; a storing part for storing a connection profile so as to connect the peripheral device to the mobile communication terminal; and a controlling part for defining connection between the peripheral device and the mobile communication terminal by setting up pin assignments based on the connection profile stored in the storing part.