Low-Power Short-Range Communication Module Scanning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices require complex steps for users to establish short-range wireless communication connections, making the process inconvenient and power-intensive.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device equipped with a low-power short-range communication module for scanning and collecting advertising information, along with a control module to simplify the connection process, allowing for both short-range and remote communication connections with nearby devices using a more streamlined method.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional short-range wireless communication connection processes are used, then communication connection functionality is achieved, but the process becomes complex and power-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The electronic device performs scanning operations and collects advertising information from nearby devices in advance, before the user actually needs to connect. This preliminary action populates a cache of available devices, so when connection is needed, the device can immediately present options without requiring the user to initiate a full scanning process, thereby simplifying operation and reducing power consumption at the moment of use
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically manages the scanning and device discovery process without requiring user intervention. The control module autonomously controls when scanning occurs and how advertising information is collected and presented, making the connection process self-serve and reducing the operational burden on users while optimizing power usage patterns
2Ease of operation
If traditional short-range wireless communication connection processes are used, then communication connection functionality is achieved, but multiple complex steps are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate connection steps into a single integrated process. Instead of requiring separate steps for scanning, device selection, connection request, and acknowledgment, the system merges these into one unified flow where the control module manages scanning, presents collected advertising information with device options, and handles connection establishment automatically, thereby reducing the number of user-facing steps while maintaining full functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The control module acts as an intermediary between the low-power short-range communication module and the user interface. It collects advertising information from nearby devices, processes this data, and presents it in a simplified format to the user through the display module, thereby mediating the complexity and hiding the intricate connection steps from the user while maintaining full communication functionality
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AI summary
An electronic device and a method of operating a nearby function of the electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a low-power short-range communication module configured to perform a scanning operation and to collect advertising information as a result of the scanning operation, a display module configured to display an item for performing at least one of a short range communication connection and a remote communication connection with at least one reception-side device corresponding to the collected advertising information, and a control module configured to control the scanning operation of the low-power short-range communication module and the displaying of the item for performing the at least one of the short range communication connection and the remote communication connection with the at least one reception-side device corresponding to the collected advertising information.