Electronic Device Proximity Control with Staged Drag and Touch Events
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices with near field communication (NFC) capabilities are limited in the types of proximity events they can detect, restricting the variety of functions that can be provided through near field control.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device equipped with sensors and processors that detect proximity events, identify external devices, and perform supplementary functions based on subsequent events such as dragging or touching, allowing for a wider range of functions to be activated.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If only proximity event is used for near field control, then the control is simple and quick, but the type of functions that can be provided is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically transitions from a simple proximity event to a more complex subsequent event based on user interaction. When a proximity event is detected, the system activates supplementary functions that allow further interaction through dragging or touching operations, enabling the control to adapt its complexity based on the situation
Solution Approach 2:
The control process is segmented into two distinct phases: the initial proximity event detection and the subsequent event detection. This segmentation allows the system to first establish a basic connection through simple proximity detection, then offer enhanced functionality through additional interaction steps, resolving the contradiction between simplicity and versatility
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple types of events are detected for near field control, then the diversity of functions is improved, but the complexity of the control system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by detecting the proximity event first and establishing the basic near field control connection. Only after this preliminary step is completed does the system prepare and offer the supplementary functions related to dragging or touching operations, thereby managing complexity through staged activation
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements multi-functionality by providing a universal framework that can handle both simple proximity events and more complex subsequent events through the same near field control mechanism. The processor is configured to identify types of subsequent events and perform appropriate supplementary functions, allowing one system to serve multiple purposes without proportionally increasing complexity
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AI summary
An electronic device includes a sensor, an interface, and at least one processor. According to a method of controlling the device, the at least one processor is configured to perform an initial function corresponding to a proximity event, responsive to detecting the proximity event through the sensor; identify an external device corresponding to the detected proximity event through the interface; identify a type of a subsequent event caused by the identified external device, responsive to detecting the subsequent event while performing the initial function; and perform a supplementary function related to a content corresponding to the identified type of the subsequent event among a plurality of supplementary functions related to the content providable corresponding to the initial function.