Electronic Device Multi-Module Event Signal Transmission
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices face challenges in maintaining data connectivity when the bridge connection device is disconnected from the main device, particularly in scenarios where short-range wireless communication methods like Bluetooth are used, leading to disruptions in data transmission and reception of random events.
Innovation Solution
The method involves an electronic device equipped with cellular and short-range wireless communication modules to detect events and determine connection states, allowing for signal transmission using multiple communication modules even when the bridge connection is lost, by switching to a previously registered sub-device for data transfer.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If short-range wireless communication (e.g., Bluetooth) is used to connect electronic devices, then data transmission between devices is enabled, but connection is lost when distance exceeds transmission range
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a server as an intermediary component that enables indirect communication between electronic devices. When direct short-range wireless connection is lost due to distance constraints, the server acts as a mediator to maintain communication by receiving data from one device and forwarding it to another device through the network, thus resolving the connection stability issue without sacrificing wireless connectivity convenience
2Reliability
If direct connection between main device and bridge connection device is maintained, then data transmission is reliable, but connection cannot be maintained when distance exceeds transmission range
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic connection switching capability where the system can adaptively transition between direct connection mode and server-mediated indirect connection mode based on real-time connection status. When direct connection is available, data is transmitted directly for optimal reliability; when direct connection is lost due to distance, the system dynamically switches to indirect connection through the server, maintaining both reliability and adaptability
3Adaptability or versatility
If bridge connection device is disconnected from main device, then distance constraint is overcome, but data transmission path is disrupted
Solution Approach 1:
The server serves as a persistent intermediary that maintains data transmission continuity even when direct device-to-device connection is disrupted. The server continuously receives event data from the main device and forwards it to the bridge connection device through network communication, preventing information loss and ensuring data transmission continuity regardless of short-range connection status
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AI summary
A method of operating an electronic device, an electronic device, and a chip set are provided. The method includes detecting a generation of an event based on at least one of a signal received externally and an internal operation, by the electronic device including a cellular communication module, a first short range wireless communication module and a second short range wireless communication module; determining at least one state of a connection between the electronic device and a first external electronic device that has been connected to the electronic device using the first short range wireless communication module, by the electronic device; and transmitting a signal related to the event, using at least one of the cellular communication module, the first short range wireless communication module and the second short range wireless communication module, based on at least one of the at least one state of the connection between the electronic device and the first external electronic device, by the electronic device.