NFC Content Search Query Transmission Between Peer Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for additional mobile data services and application programs that enable users to search for content stored on target electronic devices, such as other mobile phones, personal computers, or media servers, with the ability to wirelessly transmit and receive search queries and results.
Innovation Solution
A method and program for a portable communication device that uses near-field communications (NFC) to transmit and receive search queries and results, allowing users to search for content on target electronic devices, including mobile phones, personal computers, or media servers, while in proximity, and optionally using Bluetooth or WLAN for data transfer.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If wireless communication is used to transmit search queries and results between devices, then the ease of operation is improved, but the loss of information may increase due to potential transmission errors or connectivity issues
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements confirmation mechanisms where the receiving device verifies successful receipt of search queries and results, and the transmitting device receives acknowledgment signals. This feedback loop ensures data integrity during wireless transmission and allows for error detection and retransmission if necessary.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple communication protocols (NFC, Bluetooth, WLAN) are supported for device communication, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The communication system is divided into separate modules, each handling a specific protocol (NFC, Bluetooth, WLAN). This segmentation allows each protocol handler to be independently optimized and managed, reducing the overall complexity by organizing the multi-protocol support into distinct, manageable components rather than a monolithic system.
Solution Approach 2:
An intermediary communication manager coordinates between the different protocol layers and the application layer. This mediator abstracts the complexity of multiple protocols by providing a unified interface for search operations, allowing the system to support multiple protocols without exposing their individual complexities to the user or application logic.
3Productivity
If content searching functionality is added to portable communication devices, then the productivity is improved, but the device complexity increases due to additional software and hardware requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The search application leverages existing device capabilities (wireless communication modules, processing unit, display) to perform content searching across multiple devices. By making the search functionality universal and protocol-agnostic, the system achieves enhanced productivity without requiring device-specific hardware additions, as it reuses the device's existing multi-functional communication infrastructure.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables convenient and efficient searching and sharing of content between devices, facilitating the transfer of specific content items from one device to another, enhancing user experience with improved mobile data services.
Implementation Method 1
wirelessly transmitting the search query to the target electronic device via a near-field communications (NFC) link
Implementation Method 2
wirelessly receiving search results from the target electronic device via a near-field communications (NFC) link
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AI summary
A portable communication device is equipped to search for content stored on a target electronic device. The portable communication device transfers user-defined content search query to an electronic device via a near-field communications (NFC) module. The portable communication device receives search results from the electronic device via the NFC module and indicates to the user that search results have been received from the electronic device. The portable communication device facilitates content searching and data transfer between two devices.