Electronic Device Channel Management for Battery-Saving Wireless Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for controlling electronic devices via nearby terminals increase communication costs and battery consumption due to unnecessary channel connections and workload, especially when maintaining connections with multiple devices.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device dynamically sets channel connections based on device-related information to manage maximum allowed connections and broadcasting, preventing unnecessary battery consumption and workload.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the electronic device maintains connections with multiple nearby devices, then control accessibility is improved, but battery consumption and workload increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the connection state configurable rather than fixed. The electronic device can dynamically adjust between single-connection and multi-connection modes based on user needs, allowing the system to adapt its connection behavior to balance accessibility requirements against battery consumption concerns.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter of connection quantity from a fixed state to a variable state. By allowing configuration of maximum allowed connections (single vs. multiple), the system can adjust this parameter to match operational requirements, enabling multi-connection when accessibility is prioritized and single-connection when battery preservation is critical.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the electronic device sets connections with a plurality of devices, then temporary control by nearby devices is enabled, but workload increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the connection architecture dynamic by allowing the electronic device to switch between different connection configurations. When temporary control capability is needed, the device can enable multi-connection mode to accept additional nearby devices, and switch back to single-connection mode when the capability is no longer required, thus managing workload flexibly.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter of allowed connection count to enable or disable temporary control capability. By configuring the maximum number of connections, the system can adapt its versatility to match current operational needs without permanently increasing workload complexity.
3Ease of operation
If the terminal forwards control information via server, then control is achieved while maintaining connection with nearby device, but communication cost and time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses the server as an intermediary to enable indirect control capability. When the electronic device maintains a connection with a nearby device and needs to receive control information from a remote terminal, the server acts as a mediator to forward the control information through the existing connection, achieving indirect control without requiring a direct connection between the terminal and electronic device.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is an electronic device including a communication module supporting a wireless communication connection, at least one processor operatively connected with the communication module, and a memory operatively connected with the at least one processor, wherein the memory stores instructions which, when executed, cause the at least one processor to set a channel connection with an external electronic device through the communication module, obtain information related to the external electronic device, determine maximum allowed connections of the external electronic device or whether to perform broadcasting of the external electronic device based on the information related to the external electronic device, and transmit, to the external electronic device, setting information comprising at least one of the determined maximum allowed connections or whether to perform the broadcasting.