Electronic Cover Interface Adaptation for Removable Device Protection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing electronic devices lack a practical solution for protecting, opening, and closing while also efficiently managing the interface settings based on the type of input/output devices of a removable electronic cover device.

Innovation Solution

A method and device configuration that involves coupling an electronic cover device to an electronic device, determining its type, and setting an interface accordingly, utilizing a dual-cover system with flexible connections and input/output devices on both sides for enhanced functionality and protection.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a removable electronic cover device is added to protect the electronic device, then protection capability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprotection capabilityVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The electronic cover device is divided into separable components including a first cover, second cover, and removable electronic cover, allowing the protection function to be added or removed independently without affecting the core electronic device structure

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The electronic cover device integrates multiple functions including protection, display, input, and communication capabilities within a single accessory that can be coupled to or separated from the electronic device, making it universally applicable for both protection and extended functionality

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If the electronic cover device is made removable for flexibility, then ease of operation is improved, but reliability of connection may worsen

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveflexibilityVSAvoidconnection stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The electronic cover device transitions between static protective state and dynamic removable state, allowing users to easily attach and detach the cover while maintaining stable connection during use through magnetic or mechanical coupling mechanisms

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If interface settings are dynamically adjusted based on cover type, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinterface adaptabilityVSAvoidinterface management complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The processor detects the type of coupled electronic cover device and automatically adjusts interface settings based on the detected cover type, providing adaptive interface management without requiring manual user configuration

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system automatically identifies the coupled cover type and configures the appropriate interface settings without user intervention, allowing the device to self-configure based on the attached cover

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS9628606B2Cover, an electronic device using the same and operating method thereof

Publication Date: 2017.04.18 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

AI summary

A method for operating an electronic device including an electronic cover device is provided. The method includes coupling the electronic cover device to the electronic device, determining a type of the electronic cover device, and setting an interface based on the type of the electronic cover device.