MRC-Based Guide UI for Sequential Electronic Device Operation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Users, especially older generations or those less familiar with electronic devices, face challenges in accessing and navigating the complex functions and operations of modern electronic apparatuses due to the lack of intuitive guidance beyond traditional manuals.

Innovation Solution

An electronic apparatus equipped with a machine reading comprehension model processes user inputs using natural language processing to provide an intuitive guide user interface, considering the current setting state, and offers flexible control methods through machine learning algorithms.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a camera module is integrated into a smartphone to enable photography functions, then the smartphone gains additional functionality and user appeal, but the internal space becomes more constrained and device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvephotography functionVSAvoidinternal space
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The flash device is nested within the camera module structure, specifically positioned in the housing that surrounds the lens assembly. This allows the flash LED and its supporting components to be integrated into the existing camera module volume, thereby adding photography-related functionality without requiring separate dedicated space in the smartphone.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent combines the flash device with the camera module into a single integrated assembly. The housing of the camera module serves as the mounting structure for the flash, and both components share the same spatial envelope within the smartphone, reducing overall device complexity and space requirements compared to separate implementations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Volume of moving object

If the lens and flash are positioned close together to save space, then internal space is optimized, but the flash light may directly enter the lens causing optical interference and degraded photo quality

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespace utilizationVSAvoidoptical interference
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The reflective surface is positioned asymmetrically relative to the lens and flash arrangement, creating a non-uniform light redistribution pattern. This asymmetric configuration directs reflected light away from the lens optical path while still providing adequate illumination, thereby resolving the conflict between compact spacing and optical interference prevention.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #4Asymmetry

Solution Approach 2:

The reflective surface acts as an intermediary element between the flash and the lens. It intercepts the flash light and redirects it through a controlled path that illuminates the scene without allowing direct flash light to enter the lens, thus mediating the interaction between these two components to eliminate optical interference.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Volume of moving object

If the reflective surface is positioned too close to the lens, then space is saved, but the flash light reflected by the reflective surface may directly enter the lens causing optical interference

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovespaceVSAvoidreflected light interference
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The reflective surface is designed with specific local geometric properties including a predetermined inclination angle and positioning relative to the lens and flash. These localized geometric characteristics control the direction of reflected light rays, ensuring they are redirected away from the lens optical path while maintaining compact overall dimensions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

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

The solution enhances user accessibility by providing intuitive guidance and flexible control methods, allowing users to easily navigate and operate electronic devices based on their inputs and current settings.

Implementation Method 1

a light guide member guiding light from the light source; and a reflective surface reflecting the light guided by the light guide member

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight reflection: Reflection

Data Source

PatentEP3867742B1Electronic apparatus and method for controlling thereof
Publication Date: 2026.04.29 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

An electronic apparatus is provided. The electronic apparatus includes a display and a processor configured to control the electronic apparatus to: obtain a text corresponding to an input based on a machine reading comprehension (MRC) model, obtain a plurality of operation information by dividing the text into an operation unit of the electronic apparatus, obtain sequence information of the plurality of operation information based on the plurality of operation information and the obtained text, and control the display to provide a guide user interface (UI) to sequentially perform the plurality of operations based on the sequence information.