Mobile Terminal Application Mode Configuration via Object Material Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

The operation of configuring application modes on mobile terminals is complex, requiring manual adjustments as users transition between different scenarios, leading to inefficiency.

Innovation Solution

A method and device that detect object material data, such as inductance and capacitance, to automatically configure application modes by comparing detected data with stored data, enabling wireless synchronization with notebook computers when appropriate.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual configuration of application modes is used, then user control over terminal settings is improved, but operation complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveapplication mode configurationVSAvoidconfiguration operation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The terminal automatically detects object material (such as notebook computer case material) through sensing units and self-configures the application mode based on the detected material type, eliminating the need for manual user configuration. The system serves itself by autonomously adjusting settings like wireless connection functions and data synchronization based on the detected object.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical configuration operations with automatic sensing and detection systems. The sensing unit detects object material properties (inductance, capacitance) and the processor automatically translates this information into configuration actions, substituting manual user interaction with an automated detection-configuration system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Ease of operation

If automatic detection of object material is implemented, then configuration operation is simplified, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveapplication mode configurationVSAvoiddetection and configuration system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The sensing unit is designed to detect multiple object material types (notebook computer case material, other materials) using the same hardware components. The processor universally processes different detection results (inductance, capacitance values) and applies appropriate configuration rules, making the system multi-functional without proportionally increasing complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system configures different application modes by changing operational parameters based on detected object material. When notebook computer case material is detected, the system changes parameters such as enabling wireless connection functions and activating data synchronization, thereby achieving complex configuration outcomes through parameter adjustments rather than structural complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Measurement precision

If manual configuration is required for each scenario, then configuration accuracy is improved, but time consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconfiguration accuracyVSAvoidconfiguration time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary detection of object material automatically upon encountering different scenarios. By detecting the object material type first (notebook computer case material or other materials) and pre-configuring the appropriate application mode, the system eliminates the need for users to manually configure each scenario, significantly reducing configuration time while maintaining accuracy through material-based detection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The sensing unit continuously provides feedback about the detected object material to the processor. This feedback loop allows the system to automatically adjust and maintain the correct application mode configuration based on the current scenario, ensuring configuration accuracy without requiring manual intervention or time-consuming user input.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Simplifies the configuration process by automating application mode changes based on detected object materials, reducing user intervention and enhancing data synchronization security.

Implementation Method 1

the object material data comprise inductance and/or capacitance data

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectInductance: Inductor

Implementation Method 2

the object material data comprise inductance and/or capacitance data

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCapacitance: Capacitance

Data Source

PatentEP2736302B1Method and mobile terminal for configuring application mode
Publication Date: 2019.07.10 HUAWEI DEVICE CO LTD
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AI summary

Embodiments of the present invention relate to the field of electronic communications, and in particular, to a method and a mobile terminal for configuring an application mode. In the method and device provided by the embodiments of the present invention, the mobile terminal first detects an object material currently in contact with the terminal; compares the detected object material with an object material stored in the terminal; and when the detected object material is the same as the object material stored in the terminal, configures an application mode of the terminal as an application mode corresponding to the object material stored in the terminal. In this way, manual configuration of the application mode for the terminal by a user is omitted, thereby solving a problem that the operation of configuring the application mode is complex. Therefore, with the method and device provided by the embodiments of the present invention, the application mode of the terminal may be automatically configured according to the detected object material currently in contact with the terminal, thereby simplifying the operation of configuring the application mode.