Factory Reset Notification for Electronic Device Synchronization
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Solution Overview
Problem
During a factory reset of electronic devices, there is a lack of synchronization with external devices, leading to adverse effects on normal interaction between the electronic device and external devices, as the factory reset process does not effectively notify or manage identification information for security applications.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device is equipped with a communication module, memory to store identification information for security applications, and a processor that transmits factory reset information to associated external devices when a factory reset occurs, ensuring proper notification and synchronization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If factory reset is performed to delete data and restore device to initial state, then security information leakage is prevented and performance is improved, but synchronization with external devices is lost and interaction is adversely affected
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by notifying external devices of the upcoming factory reset before it occurs. The electronic device generates notification information containing device identification and transmits it to external devices via communication module, ensuring they can prepare for the loss of synchronization and take necessary actions to maintain system coordination.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback by establishing a communication loop between the electronic device and external devices. The notification system provides feedback to external devices about the factory reset event, enabling them to respond appropriately and maintain synchronization, thus resolving the information loss problem while preserving security benefits.
2Productivity
If factory reset deletes all stored data to restore initial state, then unnecessary data is removed and performance is suppressed from declining, but external devices cannot recognize the reset event
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by separating the factory reset process into two distinct parts: (1) the internal data deletion and system restoration that improves performance, and (2) the external notification process that preserves information about the reset event. This allows both goals to be achieved independently without conflict.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary notification mechanism that bridges the electronic device and external devices. The notification information acts as an intermediary carrier that conveys factory reset event information to external devices without interfering with the internal data deletion process, thus maintaining both performance improvement and information synchronization.
3Loss of information
If notification system is added to inform external devices of factory reset, then information synchronization is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by making the communication module perform multiple functions: it handles both normal operational communications and factory reset notifications. The notification information structure is designed to be integrated within existing communication protocols, allowing the same hardware and software infrastructure to serve dual purposes without adding significant complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements self-service by enabling the electronic device to automatically generate and transmit factory reset notifications without requiring external intervention or complex coordination systems. The device autonomously detects the factory reset event, creates notification information, and sends it to external devices, simplifying the overall system architecture.
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AI summary
Disclosed is an electronic device including a communication module that performs communication with at least one external device, a memory that stores a list in which identification information for at least one security application involving user authentication is listed, a processor electrically connected to the communication module and the memory, wherein the processor transmits information for factory reset to at least one external device associated with the security application based on the identification information on the list when a factory reset event of the electronic device occurs. In addition, various embodiments understood through the disclosure may be possible.