Electronic Device Group Device Information Connection Automation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices face inefficiency in repeatedly searching and connecting with paired external devices, requiring manual input for each connection, which is cumbersome and time-consuming.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device method that automatically searches and connects with external devices based on group device information received from previously connected devices, allowing for seamless pairing and reconfiguration of new devices within a group through short-range wireless communication.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If manual searching and connecting operations are performed for each external device, then connection accuracy is maintained, but connection time and user effort increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically searching for and identifying paired external devices before the user needs to connect. The electronic device proactively discovers available devices and prepares connection information, eliminating the need for manual searching and reducing both connection time and user effort.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection process is automated through self-service mechanisms where the electronic device independently performs device discovery, pairing information retrieval, and connection establishment without requiring manual user input for each external device, thereby resolving the contradiction between connection speed and operational simplicity.
2Productivity
If repeated connection operations are performed for multiple paired devices, then connection reliability is maintained, but operational efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges multiple connection operations into a single unified process. By combining device discovery, pairing information retrieval, and connection establishment into one automated workflow, the system improves productivity while maintaining reliability through consistent application of the same proven connection protocol across all paired devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The electronic device implements a universal connection mechanism that works across all paired external devices simultaneously. The same automated process can connect to multiple devices with different functions (audio playback, file transfer, messaging), achieving both high productivity through efficiency and reliability through consistent proven methodology.
3Loss of time
If automated connection based on group device information is implemented, then connection speed improves, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Group device information is established in advance during the initial pairing process. The electronic device pre-configures connection parameters and stores pairing information for multiple external devices, enabling rapid automated reconnection without requiring complex real-time negotiation, thus improving pairing speed while keeping system complexity manageable.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses copying by replicating the proven pairing information across multiple external devices. Instead of creating complex unique connection protocols for each device, the system copies and applies the same group device information and connection parameters to all paired devices, achieving fast automated connection with minimal added complexity.
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AI summary
An electronic device for connecting with external devices and an operating method thereof are provided. The electronic device includes a communication interface, and at least one processor. The processor is configured to attempt a connection with a second external device through the communication interface, based at least on group device information of a first external device connected to the electronic device, and connect with a third external device through the communication interface, based at least on a failure of connection with the second external device, and refine the group device information of the first external device, based at least on information of the connected third external device.