Electronic Device Application Installation via User Terminal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face a complex and inconvenient process when installing applications on electronic devices like TVs, requiring network connection, GPS, and manual input of location and login information, especially when applications vary by region.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device and method that allows application installation by transmitting requests to a user terminal for location information, identifying suitable applications, and receiving installation information without a network connection, using a communication interface and processor to manage the process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the user manually inputs network account information and location information to install applications, then the application installation can be completed, but the operation process becomes complicated and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The user terminal collects and prepares installation information (application packages, account information, location information) in advance before transmission to the electronic device. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for manual input during the installation process, reducing both operational complexity and time consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The user terminal acts as an intermediary device that automatically transmits installation information to the electronic device. This intermediary eliminates the need for direct manual input by the user, as the terminal device handles the data collection, preparation, and transmission automatically.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the electronic device connects to network through access point to obtain location information, then region-specific applications can be identified, but the device complexity increases due to requiring GPS module and network connection
Solution Approach 1:
The user terminal serves as an intermediary that provides location information to the electronic device without requiring the device itself to have GPS or network connection capabilities. The terminal device, which already has these capabilities, performs the location determination and transmits the information to the electronic device, thereby reducing the electronic device's complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The user terminal performs multiple functions: it acts as a remote control for the electronic device, serves as a location determination device, and functions as an installation information provider. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for the electronic device to have dedicated GPS and network modules, reducing overall system complexity.
3Ease of operation
If the user directly inputs login information for each application, then the applications can be used, but the operation process becomes inconvenient and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The user terminal collects and stores login information for various applications in advance. When installing applications on the electronic device, this pre-collected login information is automatically transmitted along with the installation packages, eliminating the need for users to manually input login credentials for each application.
Solution Approach 2:
The user terminal acts as an intermediary that automatically transmits login information to the electronic device during the application installation process. This eliminates the need for direct manual input by the user, as the terminal device handles the authentication data transmission automatically.
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AI summary
An electronic device and a method of controlling an electronic device are provided. The method of controlling the electronic device according transmitting, to a user terminal, a request to establish a communication connection based on a user command being received; receiving, from the user terminal, location information indicating a location of the user terminal through the communication connection which is established between the electronic device and the user terminal based on the request; identifying one or more applications corresponding to the location from an application list stored in a memory based on the location information; transmitting, to the user terminal, address information indicating web addresses for providing the one or more applications; and receiving, from the user terminal, installation information related to installation of each of the one or more applications.