Mobile Device Mode Switching via Location Properties
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current mobile devices lack an efficient method to automatically switch operation modes based on location properties, leading to inconsistent user experiences and potential disruptions in various environments.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that receive current location information, determine on-the-map locations, extract location properties, and switch operation modes accordingly, using a device with a receiving unit, map matching unit, location property extracting unit, and operation mode switching unit to categorize and set appropriate modes based on extracted properties.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If mobile devices provide various services based on current location information, then service diversity and user experience are improved, but device complexity and operation management become more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic operation mode switching based on location properties. The device automatically adjusts its operational state (e.g., normal mode, silent mode, meeting mode) according to the detected location property, making the system adaptable to different environments without requiring complex manual configuration. This dynamic adjustment resolves the contradiction by enabling service diversity while keeping operation management simple through automation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-service by automatically determining location properties and switching operation modes without user intervention. The device autonomously manages its operational states based on location information, eliminating the need for users to manually configure complex service settings. This self-service mechanism enables diverse location-based services while simplifying operation management.
2Ease of operation
If operation modes are manually switched to adapt to different locations, then user control is maintained, but time consumption and operational efficiency decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by pre-defining operation modes and their corresponding location properties. When the device detects a location property, it automatically matches and switches to the appropriate pre-configured mode, eliminating the need for users to spend time manually selecting and configuring modes. This preliminary setup enables fast automatic switching while maintaining user control through predefined preferences.
Solution Approach 2:
The device autonomously switches operation modes based on detected location properties without requiring user intervention. This self-service capability saves time by eliminating manual mode switching while maintaining ease of operation through automatic adaptation to the current environment. Users benefit from time-saving automation while retaining control over the predefined mode preferences.
3Adaptability or versatility
If location-based operation mode switching is implemented, then user experience and adaptability are improved, but processing complexity and system requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the essential location property information needed for mode switching, rather than processing complete location data. By focusing on extracting specific property characteristics (e.g., indoor/outdoor, public/private space) from location information, the system reduces processing complexity while maintaining location-based adaptability. This selective extraction approach enables efficient mode switching without overwhelming processing requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The system applies local quality by associating specific operation modes with specific location properties. Instead of complex global processing, the device matches detected location properties with corresponding pre-defined modes locally. This localized matching approach simplifies processing by dealing with discrete property-mode associations rather than complex continuous optimization, enabling adaptability with reduced processing complexity.
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AI summary
A method of switching operation modes in a mobile device is provided. The method includes receiving current location information; determining an on-the-map location corresponding to the current location information; extracting a location property of the determined on-the-map location; and setting an operation mode of the mobile device based on the extracted location property.