Multi-Screen Manager for Inter-Device Application Launching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless communication systems lack efficient methods for launching applications across multiple devices in a network environment, limiting cooperative operation and seamless data transmission between devices.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for launching applications in a wireless communication system, where a first device discovers and requests the launch of a second device's application, and vice versa, using web technologies and APIs to enable inter-App communication and multiscreen functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If devices operate independently in traditional wireless communication systems, then device operation is simple and stable, but cooperative operation between devices cannot be achieved and application launching across devices is not supported
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a multi-screen manager as an intermediary component that mediates communication and coordination between different devices. This manager handles device discovery, application information exchange, and launch requests, allowing devices to cooperate without each device needing complex peer-to-peer coordination logic.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a universal application management mechanism that works across different device types (TVs, mobile terminals, tablets, etc.). The same multi-screen manager and application launching protocol can handle various scenarios including remote control, application transfer, and collaborative operations across heterogeneous devices.
2Productivity
If application launching across devices is not supported, then device functionality is simple, but seamless data transmission and cooperative service provision cannot be achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary actions by pre-establishing device discovery mechanisms and application information registries before actual cooperative operations are needed. Devices continuously advertise their capabilities and available applications, so when a user wants to launch an application on another device, the information is already available and the process can proceed quickly.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service by allowing devices to automatically discover each other, exchange application information, and process launch requests without manual intervention. The multi-screen manager automatically handles the complexity of inter-device communication, application compatibility checking, and launch parameter configuration.
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AI summary
A first device in a wireless communication system is provided. The first device discovers a second device using a first application, and transmits to the second device information to request launch of a second application by the second device.