Host Device Peripheral Sharing via Display Intermediary
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic systems require manual and complex settings for multiple host devices to share peripheral devices, which can be cumbersome for users unfamiliar with computer operations.
Innovation Solution
An electronic system that allows multiple host devices to automatically establish a link through a display device, using methods such as transmitting link information, identification information, or request/response messages to enable peripheral device sharing over the Internet or display device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual setting is used to establish links between host devices, then link establishment is possible, but the operation becomes complicated and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The host devices automatically obtain link information and establish connections with each other through the display device without requiring manual user input. The system performs self-configuration by having host devices query the display device for link information and automatically establish Internet connections, eliminating the need for users to manually input IP addresses and port information.
Solution Approach 2:
The display device serves as an intermediary that stores link information and facilitates automatic connection establishment between host devices. When a host device needs to connect to another, it queries the display device which provides the necessary link information, enabling automatic connection without direct manual configuration between host devices.
2Ease of operation
If manual setting is used for peripheral device sharing, then sharing is possible, but the process becomes troublesome for users unfamiliar with computer operation
Solution Approach 1:
Host devices automatically obtain and use link information from the display device to establish connections for peripheral device sharing. The system performs self-configuration without requiring users to understand network settings, IP addresses, or communication protocols, making the process accessible to users regardless of their technical knowledge.
Solution Approach 2:
The display device acts as an intermediary that manages and distributes link information to host devices. This intermediary approach simplifies the user experience by centralizing the configuration management, so users only need to connect devices to the display without dealing with complex network settings.
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AI summary
An electronic system capable of sharing peripheral device includes a display device, a first host device, at least one peripheral device and a second host device. The first host device communicates with the display device, outputs a first picture to the display device and transmits a link information to the display device. The peripheral device is connected to the first host device. The second host device communicates with the display device, outputs a second picture to the display device and obtains the link information and a picture arrangement manner from the display device. The first host device obtains the picture arrangement manner from the display device. The second host device establishes a link with the first host device through an Internet according to the link information, such that the peripheral device is allowed to control the second host device through the first host device and the Internet.