Foldable Device Function Execution via Location and State Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Portable digital communication devices face challenges in executing the correct function when multiple folded states are similar, leading to unintended function execution and security concerns when shared among multiple users.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device with a hinge connecting two housings, a display, location sensors, and additional sensors, where a processor identifies the device's location and folded state to perform pre-stored functions, enhancing security by authenticating users and customizing functions based on location and state.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the same folded state is used for multiple functions, then the device can be compact and versatile, but it becomes difficult to determine which function to execute and may run unintended functions
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-stores multiple functions associated with each folded state in advance. When a folded state is detected, the processor retrieves and presents the pre-stored functions for user selection, rather than automatically executing a single predetermined function. This preliminary preparation of multiple function options resolves the ambiguity of which function to execute.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adapts function selection based on the current folded state. Different folded states (fully folded, partially folded, unfolded) trigger different sets of pre-stored functions. This dynamic mapping between folded states and functions allows the same folded state to serve multiple purposes while maintaining clear user control over which function executes.
2Ease of operation
If the device automatically executes functions based on folded state, then operation is convenient, but security is weakened when multiple users share the device
Solution Approach 1:
User authentication is performed in advance before function execution. The system stores authentication information for multiple users and verifies the current user's identity before allowing access to functions associated with their folded states. This preliminary authentication ensures security while maintaining convenient automatic function triggering.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides feedback by detecting the folded state and presenting relevant functions for user confirmation or selection. Rather than silently executing functions, the system notifies the user and awaits their input, ensuring that authenticated users have control over which functions run on shared devices.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple functions are associated with the same folded state, then the device is more versatile, but it becomes inconvenient to cancel and reselect desired functions
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple functions are pre-stored and prepared for each folded state, but their execution is delayed until user selection. When a folded state is detected, the system retrieves all associated pre-stored functions and presents them as options, allowing the user to review and select the desired function before execution begins.
Solution Approach 2:
The system serves the user by automatically presenting the relevant function options based on their folded state, eliminating the need for manual searching. The user simply needs to review the presented options and select their desired function, making the process self-serving and convenient while maintaining access to multiple versatile functions.
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AI summary
An electronic device according to various embodiments comprises: a first housing and a second housing; a hinge for rotatably connecting the first housing and the second housing; a display exposed through a first part of the first housing and a second part of the second housing; a location sensor; at least one sensor other than the location sensor; a memory; and a processor operatively coupled to the display, the location sensor, the at least one sensor, and the memory, wherein the processor can be set to identify the location of the electronic device through the location sensor, identify a folding state of the electronic device through the at least one sensor, and perform a prestored function corresponding to the location and the folding state of the electronic device.