Electronic Device Playlist Generation via User Information

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Solution Overview

Problem

Users face difficulties in finding desired music content among vast options and inconvenience in sharing music content with external audio devices due to limited control functions and the need for manual transmission of information.

Innovation Solution

An electronic device that selects music content based on user information and category maps, using circular UI elements that can be interacted with to generate playlists, and communicates with external servers or devices to provide personalized music playlists.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the number of available music contents is increased through communication technology, then the variety of music content is improved, but the difficulty of finding desired music content increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevariety of music contentVSAvoiddifficulty of finding desired music
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDifficulty of detecting and measuring

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by automatically acquiring user information, determining user preferences, and generating a personalized playlist before the user needs to search. The electronic device proactively prepares music content selections based on predefined categories and user characteristics, eliminating the need for users to manually search through vast music libraries.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables self-service by automatically generating playlists based on user information and preferences without requiring manual user intervention. The electronic device independently performs category determination, music content selection, and playlist generation, allowing users to benefit from personalized music curation without active participation in the selection process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Device complexity

If manual transmission of information is required to share music content with external audio devices, then the control function is simplified, but the ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol function complexityVSAvoidease of sharing music content
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system merges the playlist generation and music content transmission functions into a unified process. By combining category determination, music selection, and automatic transmission to external audio devices, the system eliminates the need for separate manual operations. The electronic device integrates multiple functions (playlist creation, information packaging, and device communication) into a single automated workflow.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The system introduces an intermediary mechanism by automatically transmitting playlist information between the electronic device and external audio devices. This intermediary process handles the complex data transmission and format conversion tasks, allowing users to simply initiate the sharing function without dealing with technical details of information transmission between devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Measurement precision

If users need to search for and find desired music content each time, then the precision of music selection is improved, but the loss of time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprecision of music selectionVSAvoidtime for searching music
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary analysis of user preferences and pre-generates personalized playlists based on acquired user information. By conducting category determination and music content selection in advance, the system eliminates the time-consuming search process while maintaining precise music selection tailored to user preferences.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback mechanisms by continuously acquiring user information and adjusting playlist generation based on user preferences and behavior patterns. This feedback loop ensures that music selections remain precise and personalized over time, while the automated process significantly reduces the time users would otherwise spend searching for music.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS10235036B2Electronic device and method for controlling electronic device thereof
Publication Date: 2019.03.19 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

An electronic device and a controlling method thereof are provided. The method of controlling an electronic device includes acquiring user information, determining a plurality of categories regarding a music content to be included in a playlist based on the acquired user information, and providing a playlist including a plurality of music contents based on the determined plurality of categories.