Multi-Mode Handheld Device Transport Mode Notification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Modern handheld communication devices operating in multiple wireless modes lack user control and clear indication of active communication modes during data packet transmission or receipt.
Innovation Solution
A method and device with multiple data transceivers configured for different communication modes, providing user-indication of the active transport mode for each data packet in real-time, using a communication transport mode determining means and indicating means to render icons on a display for different modes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a handheld communication device is configured to operate under multiple wireless communication modes, then the versatility of the device is enhanced, but the user has limited control over the communication modes that are available at any given time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a visual feedback mechanism using icons displayed on the device screen to indicate the active communication mode. This feedback loop allows users to understand which mode is currently active, thereby gaining control awareness without limiting the device's multi-mode versatility. The system automatically selects modes while providing users visibility and control through the interface.
2Loss of information
If the device provides detailed information about communication parameters, then user awareness is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses different colored icons to represent different communication modes (e.g., cellular, WiFi, Bluetooth). This visual coding system conveys detailed information about the active communication mode through simple, intuitive color-coded indicators, avoiding the need for complex text displays or complicated user interfaces while maintaining high user awareness.
3Loss of information
If the device provides real-time indication of transport mode for each data packet, then user awareness is enhanced, but the processing overhead increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent determines and displays the communication mode indicator in advance, before data packet transmission or reception occurs. By preliminarily identifying which communication mode will be used and displaying the corresponding icon beforehand, the system avoids real-time processing delays during actual data transmission, thus minimizing processing overhead while maintaining continuous user awareness.
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AI summary
A communications device includes multiple data transceivers, each configured for communication via a respective communication transport mode. The communication device has one or more data packets which are associated with one of the communication transport modes. The handheld communication device transmits or receives the data packet(s) via the data transceiver that is configured for communication with the corresponding communication transport mode. A user-indication of the communication transport mode of the data packet(s) is provided in accordance with the data transceiver that communicates the data packet(s). The user indication is provided on a per-data packet basis, substantially contemporaneously with the communication of the data packet(s) via the one data transceiver.