Mobile Terminal Wearable Sub-function Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wearable devices connected to mobile terminals can only execute specific functions, making it difficult to perform all mobile terminal functions through a simple connection, as they lack the capability to operate independently without user intervention.
Innovation Solution
A mobile terminal system that includes a communicator, memory, and processor to determine and control wearable devices based on capability information, allowing them to perform sub-functions necessary for executing mobile terminal functions, and transmit necessary information for user interface operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a general wearable device executes only a specific function, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to execute all mobile terminal functions is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile terminal function is divided into multiple sub-functions that can be independently assigned to different wearable devices. Each wearable device executes only the sub-functions it is capable of performing, rather than requiring each device to handle the complete set of mobile terminal functions. This segmentation enables versatile function execution across multiple devices while keeping individual device complexity manageable.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple wearable devices are connected to execute all mobile terminal functions, then the adaptability is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to requiring separate user operations for each device
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile terminal automatically determines which wearable devices should execute which sub-functions by referencing stored capability information. The system autonomously assigns tasks based on device capabilities without requiring manual configuration or separate user operations for each device. This self-service mechanism maintains ease of operation while achieving versatile function execution across multiple wearable devices.
3Productivity
If the mobile terminal performs all operations independently, then the ease of operation is maintained, but the productivity is reduced due to inability to utilize wearable device capabilities
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile terminal is designed to universally manage multiple types of wearable devices (audio output devices, display devices, input devices) through a unified capability information system. The terminal can adaptively utilize the appropriate wearable device for any given sub-function based on stored capability data, enabling efficient function execution across diverse device types while maintaining simple user interaction through a single interface.
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AI summary
A mobile terminal includes a communicator configured to communicate with wearable devices; a memory configured to store capability information indicating capabilities of the wearable devices; and a processor configured to determine a first wearable device and a second wearable device among the wearable devices capable of executing a function of the mobile terminal, based on the capability information, the first wearable device being configured to perform a first sub-function for executing the function of the mobile terminal, the second wearable device being configured to perform a second sub-function to be executed together with the first sub-function to execute the function of the mobile terminal,the processor being configured to control the first wearable device to perform the first sub-function and to control the second wearable device to perform the second sub-function.