Electronic Device Network Connection Visualization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices lack a straightforward method to visually represent the signal strength and bandwidth usage rate of connections between network nodes, making it difficult for users to intuitively understand network quality.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device with a processing unit and display unit that obtains signal strength and bandwidth usage rate data, displaying connections graphically and colorfully based on these metrics, using specific graphics and colors to represent different signal strengths and bandwidth usage rates.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If signal strength data is obtained and processed, then network quality assessment capability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates visual copies (graphic representations) of the signal strength data that can be displayed instead of showing raw numerical values. This allows the device to assess and display network quality through simplified visual metaphors rather than complex data processing, resolving the contradiction between measurement precision and device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses color variations to represent different signal strength levels, transforming complex numerical data into intuitive visual information. This color-coding system enables accurate network quality assessment while keeping the processing requirements simple, as the system only needs to compare signal strength against threshold values to determine appropriate colors.
2Ease of operation
If graphical display of connections is implemented, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs color-coded graphical representations to show connection status and signal strength. This visual approach makes network information easy to understand at a glance while avoiding the need for complex display mechanisms, as the complexity is managed through software-based color rendering rather than hardware complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transforms one-dimensional numerical signal strength data into two-dimensional visual representations with color and spatial positioning. This dimensional transformation enhances ease of operation by providing intuitive spatial and visual context while the underlying processing remains relatively simple.
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic device is provided. The electronic device comprises a display unit and a processing unit. The processing unit is electrically connected to the display unit and is configured to perform steps including: obtaining signal strength of connections between a plurality of nodes; and controlling the display unit to display the connections graphically according to the signal strength. An operation method adapted to an electronic device, and a non-transitory computer readable storage medium is also provided.