Mobile Terminal Multi-Link Configuration via Storage Device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Mobile terminals face complexity in establishing and managing multiple communication links with other electronic devices due to complicated menu structures and the need for diverse communication technologies, particularly in supporting near-field wireless communication technologies for functions like mobile payment and data communication.
Innovation Solution
A mobile terminal with multiple communication modules (e.g., NFC, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi) and a controller that establishes communication links based on link configuration information received from a data storage device, allowing for sequential establishment of links according to priority and sharing of link configuration information to facilitate efficient data communication across different technologies.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple communication modules are added to support diverse communication technologies, then the functionality and adaptability of the mobile terminal are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the communication establishment process into distinct phases: first establishing a near-field communication link to obtain link configuration information, then using that information to establish additional communication links. This segmentation allows the complex multi-communication task to be broken down into manageable steps, reducing the perceived complexity while maintaining diverse communication capabilities
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary action by first establishing a near-field communication link and obtaining link configuration information before proceeding to establish other communication links. This preliminary step prepares the necessary information in advance, making subsequent communication establishment more efficient and less complex
2Reliability
If manual configuration of multiple communication links is required, then the reliability of communication establishment is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service by enabling the mobile terminal to automatically obtain and use link configuration information from a data storage device without requiring manual user configuration. The system autonomously manages the establishment of multiple communication links based on the retrieved information, eliminating the need for users to manually configure each link while maintaining reliable communication establishment
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism through the data storage device that stores link configuration information. This intermediary allows the system to automatically retrieve and apply communication parameters, bridging the gap between manual configuration reliability and automated operation convenience by providing pre-configured information that the system can use autonomously
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AI summary
Disclosed is a mobile terminal. The terminal may include a first communication module for establishing a first communication link with a data storage device, a second communication module for establishing a second communication link with the other electronic device, a third communication module for establishing a third communication link with the other electronic device, and a controller for controlling the second communication module so that the second communication module establishes the second communication link by using first link configuration information received from the data storage device through the first communication link and for then sharing second link configuration information for establishing the third communication link with the other electronic device through the second communication link.